Transportation
For those who will be flying into O'Hare International Airport to attend the school, some additional planning will be required. We suggest that, if possible, you plan to arrive a day early making prior arrangements with one of the Chicago Ecclesia members to combine transportation to Lakeland College. Should you find it necessary, please contact Sister Lori Jackson to assist in coordinating rides from the Chicago area to Lakeland College.

Services
Baby-sitting service will again be provided for children under the age of three so that their parents may attend classes. Audiocassette recordings of classes and evening presentations will be made available, as well as videotapes for all auditorium presentations.

Please bring your own linens and towels. To keep our costs down, (and for your own comforts) we are asking that you please bring your own sheets, pillowcase and towels. The college will still provide blankets and pillows, and extra linen packs to anyone that forgets.

We are very pleased to announce the availability of assistive listening equipment in both Bradley Hall and in the Laun Center's adult classroom. This FM system provides amplification through earphones or other output devices, however, its main advantage over mere amplification is in the improved signal-to-noise ratio. If anyone knows ahead of time that they would like to take advantage of this system please contact Sister Vicki Martin.

Volunteers
The Registration Form contains a number of activities for which those who are attending can volunteer. We invite everyone (young and old) to bring their musical instrument, favorite hymn, or talent to share at the Music & Talent Program.

Registration
All GLCBS attendees must register by completing the appropriate forms. Young people (under 18) will be housed with, or near, their parents or sponsors. Please note that a signed GLCBS Sponsorship Form is required for those under 18 attending without their parent. This form will be provided and signed by the sponsor upon arrival at the school. To be an eligible sponsor, you must be at least 21 years of age.

The Committee urges your earliest registration possible. The Ecclesias of Rockford, Chicago and Bloomington have kindly offered to accommodate anyone wishing to stay over following the Bible School. (But you‘d better be ready to exhort on Sunday)

Tuition/Donations-

• 2 years old and under: $25.00
• 3 through 6 years: $45.00
• 7 through 12 years: $70.00
• 13 through 17 years: $95.00
• Over 17 years: $215.00

Tuition/Donations are tax deductible within the parameters of U.S. income tax laws.

Anyone needing special financial arrangements is urged to contact the Treasurer, Brother Horst Truestedt.

› GLCBS Financial Assistance Guidelines
The GLCBS committee recognizes that many brethren have both short and long-term financial problems. We would like to do all that we can to make it financially possible for all brothers and sisters to attend. We certainly want to “contribute to the poor among the saints” and to do everything possible to enable any to attend with financial aid. However, as part of our own stewardship, we need to consider each applicant’s individual situation and give Biblical advice for principles that may help find a solution. Below are sound scriptural guidelines that we hope will be considered as part of requests for financial aid.

1. If in need, pray about your situation.
   There are many verses that direct us to seek God’s help when we are in need. It may be advisable to seek financial advice from local brethren or financial institutions to resolve current problems. See Matt 6:25-33, Matt 7:7-11, Prov 21:20
2. Ask your own relative for financial help first.
   Paul’s instruction to Timothy in 1 Tim 5:8-10,16 makes it a principle that believers should first seek help from relatives. We realize that often this help is not possible either, but Paul’s advice is meant for our own edification and use. Paul gave the principle that the church should not be burdened, except to help those truly in need.
3. Strive to be debt-free.
   Live simply, free from the love of money. Scripture clearly directs Christians to aim for zero to low debt. (Rom 13:8; Prov 22:7, 26-27) Financial bondage to the world (with all of its lusts) can be avoided by being diligent to not spend more than each person earns. This is a huge problem in our Western society and, sadly, seriously afflicts our own community. See also Matt 6:19-21; Ecc 5:10-12
4. Plan ahead, save for Bible School by budgeting.
   Just as each of us must plan for unknown expenses, good financial stewardship plans for future Bible Schools. Prov 13:11 says “He who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” See also 1 Chron 29; Matt 26:6-13. Pay what you owe is another Biblical principle from Deut 23:21; Phil 18; Matt 5:26; Ecc 5:4-5
5. If all else fails, the Church IS a financial resource for the poor.
   The congregation of believers in both the Old and New Testaments are directed and recorded as assisting those in need. “Sharing” is a Biblical principle related to both fellowship and helping others who have greater needs than ourselves. Jesus gave us the command to “give to him who asks of you”, so we realize that, God willing, we should share when asked. See Acts 2:45; Rom 15:26; Ex 23:10-11; Deut 15:7-11; Gal 2:10; Prov 14:31
6. Consider giving back in other ways.
   Anyone that receives financial aid is requested to try to give back in time by volunteering for any number of jobs at Bible School. Junior teachers normally receive 50% of tuition back, so please consider helping in this area. There are many other ways to help that can benefit other brethren who may be unable to help in ways that you can.

The above is not meant to discourage any from attending GLCBS or from requesting financial aid, but simply the committee’s attempt to have a set of written guidelines. Please contact our Treasurer for any questions or thoughts you may have.